The Top 20 Attractions around Twin Lakes
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Twin Lakes. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Twin Lakes is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Summit of Mount Elbert
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At 14,440 feet, Mount Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and the second highest in the contiguous United States. Along with being the tallest peak in the state, it …
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Mount Elbert Trailhead
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There are a handful of different places you can park to do Mount Elbert, but this is the official starting point for the Standard Route. The North Mount Elbert Trail …
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Bridge Over Willis Creek at Colorado Trail and Willis Gulch Junction
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At the trail junction of the Colorado Trail and the Willis Gulch cutoff trail (coming directly from Willis Gulch Trailhead), there is a bridge crossing the creek running down from …
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Collegiate West/Collegiate East junction
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Hiking southbound, this is the junction where you decide to hike the Collegiate West alternate (which follows the Continental Divide Trail) or the Collegiate East (which is the original Colorado …
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Lily Pond Lake
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Lily Pond Lake is actually a collection of small mountain pools at the eastern base of Mount Elbert. Beavers are constantly changing the way water flows around the area and …
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